100 Favorite Dishes: Cauliflower Pizza at Forge Wood-Fired Pizza

This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 52. Cauliflower Pizza at Forge Wood-Fired…

Franks A Lot on 40th Street in Phoenix Closes Today

Franks A Lot, a classic Phoenix hot dog stand, will close its doors for good at the end of the day this Friday, after a long run on 40th Street and Washington, says Rachel Smola, the daughter of the stand’s owners. The family-run stand has been open for more than 30…

The Splendid Table No Longer Airs on Phoenix’s KJZZ

Those who listen to local NPR affiliate KJZZ might have noticed a few changes in the station’s programming schedule last week. Beginning on Saturday, July 11, the station debuted a new slate of shows — one that may leave some Valley food lovers with an hourlong void to fill.  That’s…

Shake Shack, Flower Child to Open at Uptown Plaza in Central Phoenix

Uptown Plaza, the shopping center located on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Camelback Road, will welcome two new restaurant tenants in the upcoming months: a second Arizona location of Shake Shack, the New York City-based burger chain founded by Danny Meyer, and a third location of Flower Child,…

3 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend

Real, Wild, and Woody Beer Festival Saturday, July 18 This Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., beer aficionados from the newly-21 to the cicerone certified can gather at the Phoenix Convention Center for the Real, Wild, and Woody Beer Festival hosted by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. More than 60 breweries,…

100 Favorite Dishes 2015: Baklava at Middle Eastern Bakery and Deli

This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 54. Baklava at Middle Eastern…

Haemul Pajeon: Café Ga Hyang vs. Hodori in a Seafood Pancake Scuffle

The term seafood pancake doesn’t necessarily have instant appeal. But think about it: Eggs, vegetables, scallions, and seafood all cooked together in spices and deep-fried to a thin but surprisingly fluffy finish. Now it’s starting to sound good, right? If you’re not convinced, hear us out. Haemul pajeon is a…

100 Favorite Dishes 2015: Buffala Verace at Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana

This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 55. Buffala Verace at Pomo Pizzeria…

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery to Open in Downtown Gilbert Later This Week

The third Valley location of Snooze, an A.M. Eatery will open its doors Wednesday at 310 North Gilbert Road in downtown Gilbert. The restaurant is the latest to open on what’s becoming a hot dining corridor in the East Valley suburb — popular restaurants Joyride Taco House and Oregano’s sandwich the newest…

100 Favorite Dishes 2015: Southern Fried Chicken at Bobby-Q

This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 56. Southern Fried Chicken at…

Guanaquito in Phoenix Serves Homestyle El Salvadorian Cuisine

After 15 years in business, Guanaquito in Phoenix has become a local El Salvadorian dining landmark. And from the worn booths to the faded wall decorations, we think it’s probably safe to assume the restaurant hasn’t undergone many changes since it first opened. Then again, if it ain’t broke, why…

We Tried Wendy’s New Baconator Fries

The Guilty Pleasure: Baconator Fries Where to Get It: Wendy’s Price: $1.99 What it Really Costs: The little bit of artery space you have left Wendy’s stole their way into our lard-filled hearts with their last decadent french fry creation, but while the Ghost Pepper Fries layered delicious cheese with…

Urban Vine in Phoenix Has Closed for the Summer, May Be Sold

Urban Vine, the Central Phoenix restaurant owned by chef Michael O’Dowd and business partner John Rothstein, has closed its doors for the summer months and may be sold. Depending on the new owners — should a sale actually happen— Urban Vine may not reopen at all.  O’Dowd says several parties are…